Eager to break China’s monopoly on tea, the British were actively seeking alternative sources. In the early 19th century, ...

The East India Company placed its first order for tea in 1664 – it could only be ... This short film will be relevant for teaching KS3 history in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and Third ...

It was the beginning of a new age in Britain’s history - an age ... Thanks to the East India Company, exotic goods like spices from Indonesia, tea and porcelain from China, became part of ...